Merin’s journey to overcoming the challenges of pursuing a career in Mechanical Engineering
Merin’s search for placement started in January 2022 after completing a taught year at the University of Greenwich, studying a Masters in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering with Industrial Practice. With no prior work experience and his international student status, he found it difficult to secure a role after multiple rounds of interviews in about 5…
From late start to industry star: Sumit’s food safety story
In today’s competitive job market, having relevant work experience makes applicants stand out and puts them in a better position to secure a graduate job. This concept was the foundation for the Faculty of Engineering and Science when offering an industrial practice year with some of their programmes. Sumit Sukhadiya, an MSc. Applied Food Safety…
Determination for the Win
“I chose to do a Masters at the University of Greenwich because I wanted to do a taught program where I have mentors to help me and improve my knowledge in food safety and quality management systems. I got everything that I needed from this program, everything!” Rumbidzai, a recent University of Greenwich graduate from…
Fancy working with Bread? Placement Experience from a Food Innovation student
Harjot Nagpal completed a Master’s in Food Innovation with Industrial Practice at the University of Greenwich from September 2021 to 2023. As required by the course, he successfully secured his placement as a Product Developer at The Bread factory and was then promoted to a Product and Process Technologist after 6 months- which he currently…
Paid Internships: Adding value to early careers and smaller businesses for decades.
Step has been bringing Business and Graduates Together since the mid 1980s. Originally set up as the Shell Technology Enterprise Programme, the aim has always been to create meaningful paid internship opportunities, removing barriers to opportunity for all students. In 2024, 40 years since its inception, Step endures as a commercial graduate recruitment agency. As…
Engineering success: Kumari Mutiki’s strategic path to a dream role in engineering
Kumari Mutiki, a graduate from the University of Greenwich, completed a Masters in Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Industrial Practice. She adopted a unique method of shortlisting to support her placement search process. After thorough search, she created a final list of websites to use during her search of a relevant placement opportunity- Bright Network,…
Unveiling the Journey: From Student to QA Engineer – Soubhagya’s Placement Experience
Have you ever wondered what our students do before they start their placement search? Soubhagya, a successfully placed student from the January 2021 cohort shared what she did prior to her placement search. She Had conversations with Step Recruitment Understood the University’s placement requirements Had a CV Review with the Step Team Following these steps,…
Placement Secured at the First Application? Yes, it is possible!
Rounak Manoj, a graduate of the University of Greenwich, studied a Masters in Food Innovation with Industrial Practice and completed a placement with Pieminister at their Bristol production site. Pieminister is an award-winning, multi-channel business, that develops sustainably made pies (and other products) for Pieminister’s own restaurants and cafes, as well as leading supermarkets, independent…
Investing in your future, making the most of your resources
Aravind Ashok pursued a master’s degree in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering with Industrial Practice at the University of Greenwich, aiming to gain industrial experience through a placement. He successfully secured a placement as a Production Engineer at Wozair Limited. Wozair specialises in the design and manufacture of high integrity heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC)…
Mastering Your Graduate Job Search: Strategies for Efficiency and Impact
Embarking on your graduate job search journey can be both exhilarating and daunting. With exams on the horizon and perhaps a part-time job in the mix, it’s crucial to navigate this path with strategic precision. Here, we share not just tips but a blueprint for transforming your job search from a daunting task into an…